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KRAMER:  SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

 

Operating the VP-4x8 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher 

  

 

 

 

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7  Operating the VP-4x8 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher 

You can operate your 

VP-8x4

 via: 

 

The front panel buttons 

 

RS-232/RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, 

PC, or other serial controller 

 

The Kramer 

RC-IR  

Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 

 

The Ethernet 

7.1  Displaying Unit Characteristics 

The STATUS 7-segment display shows several sets of information in sequence, 

as defined in Table 7: 

Table 7: STATUS 7-segment Display 

The STATUS Display Sequence 

Indicates the: 

When: 

 

Device type:  

VP-8x4 

Immediately (and 

automatically) after 

switching on the power  

 

 

 

 

 

Firmware version  

Immediately (and 

automatically) after 

switching on the power  

 

 

Machine number 

 

 

Normal display:  
Inputs switched to the 

outputs 

During normal operation, 

appears a few seconds 

after the first display

1

 

 

                                                       

 

1 The “ First Display”  appears initially, followed a few seconds later by the “ Second Display” , then the “ Third Display”  

Summary of Contents for VP-8x4

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 8x4 8x4 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher ...

Page 2: ...witches 13 6 6 Cascading Machines 14 7 Operating the VP 4x8 8x4 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher 16 7 1 Displaying Unit Characteristics 16 7 2 Confirming Settings 17 7 2 1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 17 7 2 2 Confirming a Switching Action 17 7 3 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations 18 7 3 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration 18 7 3 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration 1...

Page 3: ...1 Figure 11 Device Selection Window 22 Figure 12 Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 22 Figure 13 Loading the Hex 23 Figure 14 RS 232 Window 23 Figure 15 Atmel Flip Window Connected 24 Figure 16 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 25 Tables Table 1 Front Panel VP 8x4 8x4 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher Features 5 Table 2 Rear Panel VP 8x4 8x4 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher Features 6 Table 3 VP 8x...

Page 4: ...ector Kramer RC IR2 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual3 Power cord null modem adapter and this user manual3 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution...

Page 5: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 ...

Page 6: ...ing the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a PC touch screen system or other serial controller The Kramer RC IR2 Infrared remote control transmitter or an external remote IR receiver optional The Ethernet The VP 8x4 is a dependable and rugged unit that fits into one vertical space 1U of a standard 19 inch professional rack2 To achieve the best perfo...

Page 7: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 8x4 8x4 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher 4 Figure 1 VP 8x4 8x4 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher Front and Rear View ...

Page 8: ...ton connects that input to all outputs 1 7 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the Confirm mode 2 and the At Once mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary When in TAKE mode pressing TAKE implements the action 8 STO Store Button Pressing STO followed by an input output button stores the current setting 3 9 RCL Recall Button Pressing the RCL button and the corresponding IN OUT...

Page 9: ...ts to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking 19 RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pin G is for Ground connection Pins B and A are for RS 485 20 REMOTE IR 3 5mm Mini Jack Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 4 21 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the ...

Page 10: ...located 15 meters away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables2 Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable3 with the 3 5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector 1 ...

Page 11: ...r to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for...

Page 12: ... for example displays or connectors 3 Set the dipswitches see section 6 4 4 If required connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section 6 2 and or RS 485 port see section 6 3 5 Connect the power cord4 not shown in Figure 3 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 8x4 After connecting your VP 8x4 switch on its power and then switch on the power on each dev...

Page 13: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 8x4 8x4 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher 10 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 8x4 8x4 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher ...

Page 14: ...IN 3 Figure 4 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 6 3 Controlling via RS 485 You can control a VP 8x4 unit via an RS 485 controller for example a PC equipped with an RS 485 interface or a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as the Kramer RC 3000 To connect an RC 3000 to a VP 8x4 unit see Figure 5 1 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the RC 3000 to the RS 485 port o...

Page 15: ...Configuration Lantronix GUIDE on our Web site http www kramerelectronics com 6 5 Setting the DIP switches By default all dipswitches are set to OFF Figure 6 illustrates the VP 8x4 DIP switches Figure 6 VP 8x4 DIP switches Table 4 DIP switch Settings DIPS Function Description 1 2 3 DELAY Determines switching delay time 4 5 6 7 Machine Determines the number of the machine in the sequence 8 RS 485 TE...

Page 16: ...Setting the Machine DIP switches The Machine determines the address of a VP 8x4 unit specifying which VP 8x4 unit is being controlled when several VP 8x4 units are connected to a PC or serial controller Set the Machine on a VP 8x4 unit via MACH DIPs 4 5 6 and 7 according to Table 6 When using a standalone VP 8x4 unit set the Machine to 1 When connecting more than one VP 8x4 unit set the first mach...

Page 17: ...apter provided with the machine recommended as section 6 2 describes 3 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first unit to the RS 485 port on the second VP 8x4 unit and so on connecting all the RS 485 ports 4 Set the dipswitches as section 6 4 describes Set the first VP 8x4 unit as Machine 1 and the following 15 VP 8x4 units as Machine 2 to Machine 16 according to Table 6 Set DIP 8 ON on t...

Page 18: ...Connecting the VP 8x4 8x4 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher 15 Figure 7 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 ...

Page 19: ...teristics The STATUS 7 segment display shows several sets of information in sequence as defined in Table 7 Table 7 STATUS 7 segment Display The STATUS Display Sequence Indicates the When Device type VP 8x4 Immediately and automatically after switching on the power Firmware version Immediately and automatically after switching on the power Machine number Normal display Inputs switched to the output...

Page 20: ...g between the At Once and Confirm Modes To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes do the following 1 Press the dim TAKE button to toggle from the At Once mode in which the TAKE button is dim to the Confirm mode in which the TAKE button illuminates Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button illuminates 2 Press the illuminated TAKE button to toggle from the Confirm mode back to ...

Page 21: ... Configuration To store the current status in memory do the following 1 Press the STO button The STO button blinks 2 Press one of the 12 INPUT OUTPUT buttons this will be the setup in which the current status is stored If in the Confirm mode press the blinking TAKE button to confirm the action The memory stores the data at that reference 7 3 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an i...

Page 22: ...cidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock2 your VP 8x4 Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the VP 8x4 Press the LOCK button for more than two seconds until the LOCK button is illuminated The front panel is locked Pressing a button will have no effect other than causing the LOCK button to blink3 To unlock the VP 8x4 Press the illuminated LOCK button for ...

Page 23: ...merelectronics com and download the file FLIP_VP8x4 zip from the Technical Support section 2 Extract the file FLIP_VP8x4 zip to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 3 Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file FLIP EXE 8 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP 8x4 unit do the following 1 Connect a serial cable from the VP ...

Page 24: ... screen appears as follows Figure 9 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window Figure 10 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 or select the Select command from the Device menu or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Selection window appears ...

Page 25: ...de 22 Figure 11 Device Selection Window 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51RD2 AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 12 Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 5 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu ...

Page 26: ...ard shortcut key F3 or select the Communication RS232 command from the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears Change the COM port according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate Figure 14 RS 232 Window 8 Click Connect In the Atmel Flip window in the Operations Flow column the Run button is active and the name of the chip appears as the name o...

Page 27: ...Window Connected 9 Click Run After each stage of the operation is completed the check box for that stage becomes colored green1 When the operation is completed all 4 check boxes will be colored green and the status bar message Memory Verify Pass appears2 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message Not Finished shows click Run again ...

Page 28: ...isconnect the power on the VP 8x4 12 Disconnect the RS 232 rear panel port on the VP 8x4 unit from the Null modem adapter 13 Release FLASH PROG button on rear panel see Figure 1 14 Connect the power to the VP 8x4 Upon initialization the new VP 8x4 software version shows in the INPUT STATUS 7 segment Display see Table 7 ...

Page 29: ...tile 53dB CONTROLS 18 front panel buttons RS 232 RS 485 Ethernet COUPLING DC POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 11VA DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 1U W D H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 7kg 6lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord null modem adapter Windows based Kramer control software infrared remote control transmitter OPTIONS External remote IR receiver cable 10 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 9 lis...

Page 30: ...et with the INSTRUCTION NO which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 N0 2nd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 I6 I0 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with ...

Page 31: ...UT byte 4 or OUTPUT byte 5 this byte is set as the input 0 error 1 invalid instruction 2 out of range 3 machine busy 4 invalid input 5 valid input 6 RX buffer overflow 9 25 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 1 Panel locked 0 2 31 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED 0 0 16 57 SET AUTO SAVE I3 no save I4 auto save 0 12 2 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 3 video software version 0 Request first...

Page 32: ... request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and t...

Page 33: ...ctsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenotauthorized byKramer iv Anyshipmentofthe product claims must bepresentedtothe carrier v Removalorinstallationoftheproduct vi Anyothercause whichdoes not relateto a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessoriesusedinconjunctionwiththe product 1 Re...

Page 34: ...est information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing P N 2900 000517 Rev 1 ...

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